The Eat Well, Spend Less series has become a monthly feature, back by popular demand. No one will ever accuse me of being an organizing blogger, that’s for sure. One peek at my cupboards or pantry or basement will assure you of that. However, I get all my food to fit and at least I [...]
Tags: containers·Eat Well Spend Less·food storage·organization·preparedness·repurposing
I’m over at Green Your Way today with “5 New Purposes for Old Christmas Cards.” What do you do with all those beautiful Christmas cards when the season is over? How much waste are we generating in our attempts to keep in touch? Our family has reduced our Christmas card waste by sending photo postcards [...]
Tags: Christmas·Christmas cards·green·Green...Your Way·holidays·reducing waste·repurposing
Nothing overwhelms me faster than a new toy with zillions of parts and no logical way to keep them together. As much as I’d like to have visions of sugar plums dancing in my head when I think about December 25th, dancing excesses of toys is more likely the reality. Do you know this syndrome? [...]
Tags: Decreasing Disposables in December·holidays·reducing waste·repurposing·toy storage
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, how many doctors are bored because we’re averaging 2-3 per person around here this fall? My husband went out with friends Friday night. They had pizza, he had an apple. The next day they tailgated; he had grilled chicken and an apple. My 2-year-old daughter Leah [...]
Tags: apples·canning·dehydrator·fall·freezer·in-season recipes·preserving vegetables·snacks
You may have noticed that I don’t always follow the status quo. I’m not one to swallow facts and trends without challenging them. I may rock the boat at times, but I try always to stay in it at least. Life…Your Way is a new Ezine with 10 channels to “help you sort through all [...]
Your turn! You’ve had to listen to me gab about all the fun “green” lunch packing supplies we’ve been testing around here, and now one lucky reader will get to play with their own kit of reusable and eco-friendly goodies. The prize package includes: Family set of EcoUsable stainless steel bottles: 33-ounce white, 25-ounce charcoal [...]
Tags: back-to-school·giveaway·lunchboxes·reusable bags·snacks
Sometimes avoiding plastic is harder than it sounds. First, you’re used to it. Your plastics cupboard is an institution in the kitchen, and it’s habit to reach for an easy storage container there. Second, you have lots of plastic. The size you want is always available. Finally, especially when you’re packing for children, you realize [...]
Tags: food storage·lunch·lunchboxes·packaging·plastics·product reviews·snacks·stainless steel·water bottles
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